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7 Days to Die Keyboard & Controller Controls
A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for 7 Days to Die on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, combat, building, the toolbelt, looting, and menus so you can survive the horde nights and master The Fun Pimps' open-world survival horror game.
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All 7 Days to Die controls
40 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in 7 Days to Die's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
40 shortcuts
Toolbelt 12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toolbelt Slot 1 | 1 |
| Toolbelt Slot 2 | 2 |
| Toolbelt Slot 3 | 3 |
| Toolbelt Slot 4 | 4 |
| Toolbelt Slot 5 | 5 |
| Toolbelt Slot 6 | 6 |
| Toolbelt Slot 7 | 7 |
| Toolbelt Slot 8 | 8 |
| Toolbelt Slot 9 | 9 |
| Toolbelt Slot 10 | 0 |
| Next Toolbelt Slot | Wheel ↓ |
| Previous Toolbelt Slot | Wheel ↑ |
Interface 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory / Crafting | Tab |
| Open Map | M |
| Open Main Menu | Esc |
| Open Character Window | B |
| Open Skills | N |
| Open Quests | O |
| Open Challenges / Journal | Y |
| Open Scoreboard / Players | I |
| Chat | T |
| Push To Talk (hold) | V |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | Shift |
| Crouch / Sneak (hold) | C |
| Toggle Crouch | Ctrl |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Action (Attack / Fire / Place) | LMB |
| Secondary Action (Aim / Iron Sights / Power Attack) | RMB |
| Reload Weapon / Loot All | R |
| Scope / Weapon Zoom | Wheel ↑ |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use / Pick Up | E |
| Toggle Flashlight / Light Source | F |
| Drop Toolbelt Item | G |
Display 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle First / Third Person View | F5 |
| Toggle HUD | F7 |
| Take Screenshot | F9 |
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Toolbelt 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Next Toolbelt Slot | RBR1R1 |
| Previous Toolbelt Slot | LBL1L1 |
Interface 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory / Crafting | B●B |
| Open Main Menu | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Push To Talk (hold) | D-Pad → |
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕A |
| Sprint / Run (hold) | LSL3L3 |
| Crouch / Sneak (hold) | RSR3R3 |
| Toggle Crouch | RSR3R3 |
Combat 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Action (Attack / Fire / Place) | RTR2R2 |
| Secondary Action (Aim / Iron Sights / Power Attack) | LTL2L2 |
| Reload Weapon / Loot All | X■X |
Interaction 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use / Pick Up | Y▲Y |
| Toggle Flashlight / Light Source | D-Pad ↑ |
| Drop Toolbelt Item | D-Pad ↓ |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for 7 Days to Die — 41 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
7 Days to Die controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for 7 Days to Die?
- 7 Days to Die, a survival & sandbox game, uses 40 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap 7 Days to Die controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from 7 Days to Die's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does 7 Days to Die support a controller?
- Yes — 7 Days to Die has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these 7 Days to Die controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. 7 Days to Die also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official 7 Days to Die resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 7 Days to Die or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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